Thematic discussions - summary Multisectoral and Multidisciplinary Professional Specialization Programme and Network for Violence Prevention 5/4/2019 Mervi Heikkinen

Thematic discussions: GROUPS: What to do and how to act in a situation where a threat of violence exist? Different models for the deconstruction of violent organisation culture Special challenges for violence prevention today The possibilities in international and multisectoral networks and cooperation in violece prevention The perspective of multiculturalism and immigration in violence prevention Human trafficking 5/4/2019 Mervi Heikkinen

1. What to do and how to act in a situation where a threat of violence exist? Emphasis on: Social skills: capacity to listen to the aggressive client Structural viewpoints: safe surroundings, how to encounter clients Challenge for education: Appropriate ways of acting in acute violent situations can be learned and it should be basic knowledge Bringing concrete examples into education 5/4/2019 Mervi Heikkinen

2. Different models for the deconstruction of violent organisation culture: The elements for a non-violent organization culture Transparency, respect, human rights, ethical values, safety, support, continuency, trust, knowledge, dialogue, emotions, co-operation, different perpectives Challenge for education: The different contexts and visions Bringing knowledge and discussion about non-violent culture into education will increase the awareness on violence and the consequences of violence 5/4/2019 Mervi Heikkinen

3. Special challenges for violence prevention today Focus on primary prevention Sustainability Keeping violence prevention on the political agenda on both local and national level Getting prevention into education and keeping it there Challenging the culture of acceptability of violence Addressing the specific issues regarding young women and those with additional vulnerabilities The challenge for education: Empowering teachers Providing adequate resources Rethinking school policies and bringing violence in all its forms and with all the ”isms” into education 5/4/2019 Mervi Heikkinen

4. The possibilities in international and multisectoral networks and cooperation in violece prevention - There are several networks (WHO, WAVE, CAHRV, DAPHNE, EWL), national bodies, groups etc. already There is no need to invent the wheel time after time The role of education is to provide information - The link between research and education should be strengthened 5/4/2019 Mervi Heikkinen

5. The perspective of multiculturalism and immigration in violence prevention and human trafficking The challenge for education Challenging power and discrimination that are protected by cultural practices Shame, honour, humiliation as gendered practices Making the deep rooted practices and models visible The possibilities are found in integration and social inclusion - The importance of primary prevention, the change of whole school culture - Making the different ”isms” of violence (racism, sexism) and for example homofobia visible 5/4/2019 Mervi Heikkinen

THANK YOU! Thank you for all the participants in the discussions! For more information: Project coordinator Mervi Heikkinen Project assistant Suvi Pihkala Tel +358 8 553 3729 P.O.Box 2000 90014 University of Oulu FINLAND 5/4/2019 Mervi Heikkinen